GTKY CP: religious affiliation

Beener0514 · July 2012

The recent posts got me thinking about religion and I am curious. Which best describes your religious affiliation? [Poll]

Beener0514 · July 2012

Sorry in advance if I missed anyone's religion. I tried to cover as many as I could think of off the top of my head!

JFH2010 · July 2012

This will be very interesting to see!

Tambcat · July 2012

I am Christianity Lite, lol. I believe in a higher power and the divinity of Jesus, but I approach it in a more philosophical than dogmatic way. Prayer is mostly meditative for me. I think most of the "rules" don't matter and that the most important thing is love. I have a hard time believing in eternal damnation, too.

Ruby412 · July 2012

I'm Jewish and DH is Catholic, but neither of us are Bible-Bangers. I feel like we have the best of both worlds.

Did you know they did a study that said that the most important thing that couples need for compatibility, over race and religion, is political affiliation? I thought that was interesting. And there's your off-topic fun fact of the day.

maccalovah · July 2012

I was raised Catholic (hardcore), but as soon as I escaped the confines of my parent's house, I stopped with all that.

gisa886 · July 2012

I am a Christian.

Beener0514 · July 2012

DH and I were both raised in Catholic households but consider ourselves atheist. It freaks our parents out and it was a huge deal when we got married- my parents wanted us to be married in a church and it wasn't worth a fight for us so we found a Methodist church that would marry us with my requirements that the pastor NOT mention that marriage is between a man and a woman. I hate when they say that in marriage ceremonies and I have a lot of gay friends and a few gay relatives and didn't want to offend anyone. I was quite surprised that since DD arrived, neither set of parents have asked about when she's being baptized. I guess they realized it's just not gonna happen.

We do plan on exposing DD to all religions as much as possible and letting her choose her own religion or none at all of she likes. I think it is important to know the stories in The Bible as they are constantly referenced on daily life.

BabyMakes6 · July 2012

Tambcat:
I am Christianity Lite, lol. I believe in a higher power and the divinity of Jesus, but I approach it in a more philosophical than dogmatic way. Prayer is mostly meditative for me. I think most of the "rules" don't matter and that the most important thing is love. I have a hard time believing in eternal damnation, too.

Pretty much this.

I believe in God and I pray but I think "church" or organized religion is a money racket. I don't think you have to show up on Sunday to be a christian. I don't think people who go to a church are anymore holy or whatever you want to call it that someone who doesn't. KWIM?

erniebufflo · July 2012

Tambcat:
I am Christianity Lite, lol. I believe in a higher power and the divinity of Jesus, but I approach it in a more philosophical than dogmatic way. Prayer is mostly meditative for me. I think most of the "rules" don't matter and that the most important thing is love. I have a hard time believing in eternal damnation, too.

This sounds a lot like me. I tend to me a questioner. But I'm really into loving neighbors and caring for the poor and taking good care of the earth, and I'm a fan of Jesus. Most churches might not have me, but I grew up in and still love the Presbyterian (PCUSA) church and currently go to a nipondeniminational church.

ETA: I know how to spell nondenominational, but my iPad apparently does not.

laf10 · July 2012

I voted Christian, although I definitely had a few agnostic years in college. I'm still not in church, but I'd like to start at some point, maybe nondenominational.

FusionLMT · July 2012

an atheist who believes in the Golden Rule Big Smile

I figure you have one life to live, might as well live it to its fullest!

CPhillz · July 2012

Christian. Was agnostic I guess you could say, until 17, when I became a Christian. Doubted everything until I met my husband who is from a very devoted Christian home and I've learned so much from them and from the church that we go too. One thing I have to say about church, is yes, going to church doesn't make you a Christian. Your acts make you a Christian. The thing I love most about being apart of a church is the closeness you get with everyone. Its like a second family. I think that is an awesome reason to be apart of a church. When I miscarried, we had tons of flowers, cards, and meals from our 'church' family. When Camden was born we had meals coming once a week for almost his entire first month. A member lost her husband and was left with 3 little kids, and not even a year later, her house burned completely down. We raised money and built her a brand new house. THAT is being a Christian and a church.

Beener0514 · July 2012

FusionLMT:
an atheist who believes in the Golden Rule I figure you have one life to live, might as well live it to its fullest!

I agree. I believe in karma so I do my best to love everyone and treat people well.

gisa886 · July 2012

erniebufflo:
Tambcat:
I am Christianity Lite, lol. I believe in a higher power and the divinity of Jesus, but I approach it in a more philosophical than dogmatic way. Prayer is mostly meditative for me. I think most of the "rules" don't matter and that the most important thing is love. I have a hard time believing in eternal damnation, too.
This sounds a lot like me. I tend to me a questioner. But I'm really into loving neighbors and caring for the poor and taking good care of the earth, and I'm a fan of Jesus. Most churches might not have me, but I grew up in and still love the Presbyterian (PCUSA) church and currently go to a nipondeniminational church.
ETA: I know how to spell nondenominational, but my iPad apparently does not.

Oh Apple, always tryin to tell me I'm dumb.

tiannalee · July 2012

DH was raised super Catholic but is anti-religious now. I mostly believe in science and all its fanstasticalness. I was never taught about religion growing up so when DH tells me all these theological things, they just sound strange to me. I do believe there is a power greater than me, but I feel like it is so far beyond our understanding and knowledge that it is pointless to ponder it and maybe even dangerous to think you know what it is. But, to each their own as long as they don't use their beliefs to promote violence.

kandrze1 · July 2012

I was raised Catholic, and my mom comes from a very strict irish catholic family. I went to catholic school for 8 years, but my mom raised me to question certain aspects of the church. I consider myself to be a catholic still, but there is no way that I agree with many of the catholic churches views. We plan on having a catholic baptism, and depending on where we are living when DD is ready for school might send her to a catholic school. I like the way my mom raised me when it came to religion and want to try to be the same way with DD...if that makes any sense.

huahualove · July 2012

I hate how so many religions try to scare you into becoming a good or better person. You should be a good person because that is the right thing to do, not because you are afraid to go to hell.

juliamastro · July 2012

I was raised Mormon. But like others, I do not believe in organized religion. I think there is some sort of a heaven, and if you are a good person youll get in. no matter what you believe..I think God is nice and understanding

biblionerd · July 2012

Was raised christian and never bought into it. In jr-high school I defined myself as an atheist. In college I began studying buddhism with a monk-turned-philosophy-professor at my university and realized it pretty much exactly fit with my beliefs. I study and practice when I can, but would not necessarily consider myself a "practicing buddhist" lately. Then again, buddha wouldn't care that I don't do X activities on X day of the week to call myself a buddhist. :P

JaiMacreiberts · July 2012

I'm a Southern Baptist Preacher's kid (and granddaughter, neice and cousin) but thankfully, my father was never the stereotypical SB Preacher. He used to DJ school dances (also a history teacher), bought me Disney movies during the SB Boycott and believes in a woman's right to do with her body as she will. I've never found another preacher like him so I have a hard time going to church now. Dad was so funny and such a great storyteller. I miss hearing him preach.

RockMySocks · July 2012

I am LDS (Mormon). I joined the church when I was 16 years old and I am very devoted to my religion.

teresastovall · July 2012

I am Christian. I attend a nondeminational cowboy church.

MrsE05 · July 2012

I'm an atheist. I wasn't raised with any religion so I find it hard to believe now. I think Religion was created by people to explain things that modern science can explain now- so we really don't need it anymore but society finds it hard to let go of such ideas. No one wants to think about the fact that when you die your body decomposes and becomes a part of the earth, (if you are buried). They would rather think about their soul going to heaven and seeing all of their loved ones who have passed. I totally get why people want to think of death that way- it makes it an easier pill to swallow- I just don't believe it. I do think there are many good things the church promotes, like helping your neighbor but I think you can have good morals without going to church. With that said I do want to state that I'm pro believe in whatever you want and I don't pass judgement on anyone's choice of faith.

starshollow · July 2012

H and I are both Jewish. It is important to me, but we have been lazy about joining a temple. We definitely will before ds is in hebrew school. We will raise him Jewish and then let him decide when he is older.

starbound6 · July 2012

I was raised Catholic, but am currently looking for a church to attend in our new area. I haven't gone to Catholic Church since I was a kid, but I'd like to find something that suits us here. Probably Anglican (Church of England) or Uniting Church is more my style. I'd like our kids to have that sense of faith and also the community feeling (as PP said) that goes with being part of a church.